Where the Dead Ships Dwell

"Where the Dead Ships Dwell" is a song by Swedish metal band In Flames. It was released as the second single from the band's tenth studio album, Sounds of a Playground Fading. The song is one of the band's most successful singles in the US, peaking at no. 33 on the Billboard Active Rock chart.[2]

"Where the Dead Ships Dwell"
Single by In Flames
from the album Sounds of a Playground Fading
Released	15 November 2011[1]
Recorded	11 October 2010 – January 25, 2011
Studio	IF Studios, Gothenburg, Sweden
Genre	Alternative metal
Length	4:27
Label	Century Media
Songwriter(s)	Anders Fridén, Björn Gelotte
Producer(s)	Roberto Laghi, Anders Fridén
In Flames singles chronology
"Deliver Us" (2011) "Where the Dead Ships Dwell" (2011) "Ropes" (2013)

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Patric Ullaeus.[3]

The video features several shots of grainy footage and is centered on a woman who wonders around a forest, a ship yard, and a rock pit. There are also shots of a figure dressed in all black, someone dressed as the Jester Head, and an old man with a rapidly moving eye.

Track listing

CD single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell"	4:27
2.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell (Radio Edit)"	3:15
3.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell (Casper Remix)"	4:05
4.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell (The Qemists Remix)"	5:15
5.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell (Kristof Bathory – Dawn of Ashes Remix)"	4:44
Total length:		22:17

Promo single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell (Radio Edit)"	3:15
2.	"Where the Dead Ships Dwell (Instrumental)"	4:25
Total length:		7:40

Charts

Chart (2011–2012)	Peak position
US Active Rock (Billboard)[2]	33
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4]	35
US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[5]	17
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[6]	4

Personnel

In Flames

• Anders Fridén – vocals
• Björn Gelotte – guitars
• Peter Iwers – bass
• Daniel Svensson – drums

Additional

• Örjan Örnkloo – keyboards

References

1. "In Flames To Release "Where The Dead Ships Dwell' Digital Single". Blabbermouth.net. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
2. "In Flames Chart History (Active Rock)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
3. "IN FLAMES – Where The Dead Ships Dwell (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". YouTube. 28 October 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
4. "In Flames Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
5. "In Flames Chart History (Hot Singles Sales)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
6. "In Flames Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved 3 January 2020.